Chapter 8: Showing Off and Running Away

Ying Zhao had her back to the newcomer. Although she couldn't see their face, she already knew who it was.

Speaking of which, she knew this person, but their relationship was not good.

Therefore, she turned around and prepared to leave, having no intention of getting further involved with them.

Her main purpose for coming to the county town was to figure out what goods were currently being sold to see if she could find a suitable way to make money.

At the same time, she wanted to scout the area to see if the person from her dreams was there. If she could successfully rescue that person, she might be able to earn another ten thousand merit points to increase her strength.

She was very busy right now and had no need to invite unnecessary trouble.

Just as she was about to leave, she heard the sharp-featured, monkey-like clerk say, "Eldest Miss, this poor boy is here to cause trouble!"

Ying Zhao: "..."

To make things easier for her travels, she was wearing plain, foreign-style clothing; not only was her chest bound, but her hair was also tied in a high ponytail. Even her snow-white skin had been dyed a dark, yellowish color, making her look like an unremarkable, poor boy.

However, this clerk's sudden accusation was likely to bring her significant trouble.

Zhou Fang was arrogant. Relying on her family's immense wealth, she had always looked down on others, possessed a domineering personality, and was quite uncompromising.

This grain shop was a property of the Zhou family. Given Zhou Fang's domineering nature, the clerk's sudden accusation meant she certainly wouldn't let this go easily.

Sure enough, Zhou Fang soon let out a shrill cry: "What are you all standing around for? Why haven't you seized this commoner!"

Ying Zhao's expression turned cold. She quickly turned around and looked coldly at Zhou Fang, only to realize that Su Qi and Su Xi were actually there as well!

This pair of siblings ran quite fast; they had actually come to the county town and had even ended up with Zhou Fang.

Seeing the two guards brought by Zhou Fang charging toward her aggressively, Ying Zhao gave a cold smile and struck without hesitation!

She had learned martial arts from her father since childhood, and she was naturally strong with an immense talent for martial arts; even the exceptionally hardworking A-Jin was no match for her.

Now that she also possessed the talent of being light as a swallow, her movements were elegant and agile. Although the two guards brought by Zhou Fang had some skill, they couldn't even touch her clothes.

There was a series of eerie "crack, crack, crack" sounds. In just a few breaths, the two men were knocked to the ground by Ying Zhao, unable to get back up.

Ying Zhao: "!!!"

Her face was icy, looking like an emotionless killing machine.

However, only she knew how shocked she actually was!

Zhou Fang's guards lay on the ground in twisted positions, their bodies struggling incessantly, but they could only wriggle helplessly like insects, unable to crawl up.

Ying Zhao secretly rubbed her fingers.

When she had struck just now, it was as if she had flipped some strange switch, suddenly possessing a bizarre instinct. Then... with extraordinary proficiency, she had dislocated their joints.

The two men's limbs weren't broken, but their joints had been popped out of place. They were like marionettes whose strings had suddenly been severed, rendered completely immobile.

Ying Zhao was stunned!

She had never expected that she possessed such a skill!

The process of the strike had been too fast; she hadn't even had time to think, she had simply acted on instinct.

Who knew the effect would be so effective!

While Ying Zhao was inwardly startled, the others were terrified.

Zhou Fang was both shocked and enraged, screaming repeatedly, "What did you do to them?"

Hearing this, Ying Zhao suddenly walked toward her with a cold sneer, threatening her in a disguised youthful voice, "Do you know what the consequences will be if you dare treat me like this?"

Heaven only knew why she had such a skill!

Zhou Fang stared at her in stunned silence. After a moment, she seemed to finally process the words, and she began to laugh coldly in anger, "You dare threaten me? Do you even know who I am?"

However, Ying Zhao had already reached her, reaching out to pinch her chin and forcing her to look up: "Aren't you curious why I could easily deal with your men? Your Zhou family truly has quite the nerve, actually provoking *this* person. Go back and tell your father that I am very disappointed in him."

Zhou Fang looked at her in horror, her eyes widening further and further, "Who... who exactly are you?"

"You are not worthy of knowing my identity. Go back and tell your father to watch his step; there won't be a next time!"

After saying this, Ying Zhao pushed Zhou Fang away, gave a cold glance to Su Qi and Su Xi hiding to the side, and then immediately leaped onto the roof, flying away.

She left Zhou Fang and the others standing there in shock.

It took a long while for them to recover from the shock. Su Xi secretly pulled on Su Qi's sleeve and whispered, "Brother, who do you think that person was? He was so powerful, he could actually fly!"

Su Qi was equally shocked.

Qingshan County was, after all, just a small county town; he had never seen such a formidable figure! He had seen clearly just now that the youth's movements were elegant; if he were wearing different clothes, he would surely be even more handsome!

But when had such a powerful figure arrived in their Qingshan County? Who was that person just now? And what was his status? Judging by his tone, he must have an extraordinary background. If they could make his acquaintance...

Thinking of this, Su Qi's heart burned with anticipation. Unfortunately, the person had left too quickly and had long since vanished; there was no telling when they would meet again.

Su Xi suddenly asked, "Brother, that person was a bit too dark-skinned. Could he be a noble?"

Su Qi narrowed his eyes and said cryptically, "When that person spoke the word 'this' (ben), there was a strange pause. Moreover, his strength is extraordinary, so his identity must be simple. I suspect he intentionally disguised himself because he didn't want to reveal his identity."

Su Xi guessed the same. This was her first time encountering such a mysterious and powerful person, and she couldn't help but feel a bit stirred. If she could befriend that noble...

She just didn't know what the noble actually looked like; she didn't like ugly men.

Thinking of that person's dark, yellowish skin, Su Xi couldn't help but feel a sense of disdain.

At this time, Zhou Fang had also regained her senses. Seeing the two guards still lying on the ground unable to move, she felt waves of panic and fear: That person clearly had an extraordinary status. She had provoked him, and if her father found out, he certainly wouldn't let her off easily. What should she do?

Then, she suddenly thought of something and looked coldly at the sharp-featured clerk, her heart filled with murderous intent: If this man hadn't suddenly made that accusation, how could she have provoked that noble?

The more Zhou Fang thought about it, the angrier she became. She couldn't help but stride toward the clerk and deliver a heavy slap to his face: "Look at what you've done!"

The clerk had already been pale as a sheet since Ying Zhao had struck. Now, having been slapped by Zhou Fang, he actually urinated himself on the spot from fright.

"Eldest Miss! Eldest Miss, this lowly one was wrong! I beg the Eldest Miss to spare my life!"

After a few frantic words, he hurriedly grabbed the shopkeeper's sleeve, "Uncle, save me! I won't dare do it again!"

Zhou Fang was instantly enraged and glared death at the shopkeeper, "You are his uncle?"

The shopkeeper's face turned deathly pale, and only one thought remained in his mind: He was finished!

Ying Zhao: *I am a big shot. I'm just pretending.*

(End of Chapter)